Pocketnow Daily: Galaxy S22 Ultra: Design & Name CONFIRMED? iPhone 13 Display Issues & more! (video)

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On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the latest Samsung Galaxy S22 leaks, iOS 15 bugs and iPad mini issues, and more.

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Best Buy’s Black Friday in July deals feature the Nintendo Switch and tons of games

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Today’s best gaming deals come from Best Buy and Amazon, where we find the Nintendo Switch and several games on sale

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Nintendo Switch Lite in new blue color coming May 21

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Nintendo is adding a new blue color to its Switch Lite lineup, bringing the number of available options to five. The new blue option, not to be confused with the Switch Lite in turquoise, will launch on May 21 for $199.

The release comes out of the blue (no pun intended) and amidst swirling rumors about Nintendo launch a more powerful Switch. The Switch Lite was first launched in four colors — gray, turquoise, yellow, and coral — when it debuted in 2019. The lite version of the portable console comes in a smaller form factor, doesn’t offer docked support, and doesn’t offer detachable Joy-Con.

“By expanding the existing range of color options for the system, which includes coral, yellow, gray and turquoise, the blue Nintendo Switch Lite gives you more options to express your personal gaming style wherever you choose to play,” Nintendo said on its website.

According to Nintendo, the Switch Lite in the new blue color will arrive alongside a new title called Miitopia. The game was originally launched for Nintendo 3DS and is described as a customizable role-playing game starring Miis.

If you’re waiting for a more substantial upgrade to the Nintendo Switch, you may get it later this year. A recent report claimed NVIDIA is working on a new chipset for Nintendo that’s expected to support Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), which uses artificial intelligence to deliver higher-quality graphics more efficiently. The portable console is also expected to feature a larger display that could be supplied by Samsung.

Before the Nintendo Switch Pro becomes a reality, gamers will have plenty of options to choose from between the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite, including the new blue color. I have the old, boring Nintendo Switch in gray, and seeing this new color makes me blue with envy. You can pick it up on May 21 for $199.

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Mario Day comes with savings on the Nintendo Switch and tons of games

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We have great news for all of those gamers out there. We keep on getting great deals from Amazon.com, but we will focus exclusively on gaming deals this time. First, the Nintendo Switch gaming console with 32GB of internal storage is currently getting a $30.99 discount, meaning that you can get yours for $409. Now, this may seem more than what you would usually find it at other stores, but that’s because this console comes bundled with a pair of earphones, an LCD film to protect your display, a card case, a silicon case x 2pcs, a carry bag, a wiping cloth and more. You can even get the latest Nintendo Switch Mario Red and Blue Edition Console for $420 with the same accessories and $30 savings.

However, if you already have a Nintendo Switch, you can also consider getting a new PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock to charge your controllers. You can get one for $19.88 after a $5.11 discount. A better alternative would be getting a PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch that currently sells for $40.24 with $9.75 savings. There are tons of options to choose from, and prices will also vary; some even start at $20.

    Nintendo Switch

    PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock

    PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller

 

Now, gaming consoles and accessories aren’t the only products on sale. You can also find s huge variety of games. We will start with the game deals for the Nintendo Switch, as we find the Super Mario Party selling the $39 with $21.11 savings, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe going for $40 after a $20 discount, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for $49.94, down from its regular $60 price tag. There are more awesome titles like Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team Dx with up to $15 off.

    Super Mario Party

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

    Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

 

For those PlayStation and Xbox gamers, we have also spotted savings on the latest Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which is now available for $28 in its Standard Edition with $32 savings. Marvel’s Avengers is getting a $30 discount, which leaves it available for $30; yes, that’s 50 percent off. And finally, the Standard Edition of Just Dance 2021 is getting a $20.17 discount, so you can grab a copy for $29.82. There are many more games on sale for your PlayStation and your Xbox, so take your time and choose wisely.

    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

    Marvel’s Avengers

    Just Dance 2021

 

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Nintendo planning a larger 7-inch Switch console with Samsung OLED panel

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The Switch consoles have proved to be a smash hit for Nintendo, selling almost 80 million units since its debut and bringing a monster quarter in the 2020 holiday season. Now, the company is looking to further milk the Switch cash cow by launching a newer model packing a bigger display. As per a Bloomberg report, Nintendo is sourcing OLED panels from Samsung and plans to launch a new Switch console later this year. Production of the larger 7-inch HD display will reportedly begin as early as June, with the likelihood of an official debut in the 2021 holiday season.

“Samsung Display Co. will start mass production of 7-inch, 720p-resolution OLED panels as early as June with an initial monthly target of just under a million units, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters. The displays are slated for shipment to assemblers around July, the people said.”

The current Nintendo Switch model comes equipped with a 6.2-inch LCD display with HD resolution, while the Nintendo Switch Lite has a smaller 5.5-inch display with the same resolution. We’ve been hearing rumors about an upgraded Switch model for a while now, but the company has refuted those claims in the past, stressing that it is currently focusing on diversifying the library of games for two existing Switch models.

OLED panels ensure better color reproduction and are more energy efficient as well

An upgrade to an OLED display promises better colors with deeper blacks and improved contrast. Moreover, OLED panels are less taxing on the battery, which means more playtime per charge. However, Nintendo has gone with rigid OLED screens which are cheaper but more fragile compared to flexible OLED panels that you’ll find on many high-end smartphones out there. A previous rumor that emerged last year claimed that the next Switch console could use Samsung and AMD components.

It is unclear if Nintendo will use a high refresh rate OLED panel on its upcoming Switch console. However, the report cites sources who claim that the new Nintendo console will support 4K gameplay when connected to a TV. Additionally, it is unclear if Nintendo will also jazz up the internals of its upcoming Switch model. In case the housing remains the same, we might see a larger 7-inch OLED display with slimmer bezels compared to the existing model flaunting a 6.2-inch display.

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